A good job done

[King Rat]

After my ride this morning I set to changing the rear pads. Easy job and done right, with chamfered edges to the pads, copper greased on the corners and back and the pin cleaned and greased.
If you want the job done right, do it yourself.

 

[Roger Chatterton]

Thanks King Rat- got to give mine a looking at on my X Country, so a timely reminder! They get a bit grimy after the winter and salty roads…. Job for the weekend !

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

My 2pence.
I would suggest you use RED grease.

 

[King Rat]

My 2pence.
I would suggest you use RED grease.

On the piston and caliper slider, yes, red rubber grease. Mine was fine so I didn't regrease it. On the pads, copper slip or ceramic, just to stop them chattering.

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Mine don't chatter. They have important conversations calculating all the variables as to the probability of being needed suddenly!

 

[King Rat]

Mine don't chatter. They have important conversations calculating all the variables as to the probability of being needed suddenly!

I hardly touch my brakes, there is so much engine braking.

 

[Deleted account 250722001]

Yep, close the throttle and job's a good one.
So.....
Can I have your brake pads then?

 

[King Rat]

Yep, close the throttle and job's a good one.
So.....
Can I have your brake pads then?

I have thrown the old ones in the bin, one of them broke in half, the backing plate had corroded right through. I wouldn't mind betting they were the originals, the bike has only done 50,000 miles, in round figures, might be 52,000.